Which WhatsApp category does this order confirmation template use?+
Utility. It acknowledges a completed, customer-initiated transaction and contains no promotional content, so it belongs in the Utility category — the cheaper option Meta intends for transactional messages like confirmations and receipts.
Do I still need customer opt-in to send it?+
Yes. Opt-in and consent requirements apply across all categories. Utility and authentication templates are tied to a real action the customer took, but you still need a valid opt-in on record before messaging that number on WhatsApp.
Can I edit the wording of the template?+
You can. Keep every change within Utility category rules — strictly transactional, no offers or promotional language — and resubmit the edited template for Meta approval before you send it. Any wording change requires a fresh review.
How quickly can I start sending after submitting?+
Utility templates like this one usually clear Meta review within a day, sometimes within hours. Once approved, you can send it instantly through InfiQ the moment a transaction completes.
How is this template billed?+
WhatsApp bills per delivered message by category since 1 July 2025. This template is Utility, so each delivered confirmation is charged at the utility rate, with InfiQ's transparent ₹ pricing (ex-GST) on top. The 24-hour service window is free and separate from billing.
Why not just send this as a marketing message?+
Marketing messages cost more per delivered message and require an opt-out line. A confirmation tied to a completed transaction fits Utility, which is cheaper and purpose-built for it. Sending it as Marketing wastes budget and risks rejection if it looks transactional.
Can I add a Track order or receipt button?+
Yes. This template supports up to three buttons — for example Track order, Need help? and View receipt. Make sure any URL behind a button resolves correctly, as dead links are a common cause of template rejection.
Can I send it in Hindi or a regional language?+
Absolutely. Clone the template, translate the fixed text, keep the variable numbering identical, and submit the language version for its own approval. InfiQ can route each customer to the version matching their language preference.